Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Some Freebies for You....

This week I decided to post some of the photographs I have been scanning from my collection. I have included lots of little boys. Although I use a lot of vintage photos in my art work, I seem to not use a lot of male images. So, this month I am trying to include more males in my artwork. I hope you will enjoy these as much as I have.

Three little boys with there sister. I love how the baby's hair is slicked down. The little girl with her big bow and very cute glasses. She looks like she just know that these boys are going to be a handful.


This little one is so sweet in his lace. Yes this is a little boy. In fact the picture below is him a few years older. It was quite common to keep baby boys in dresses till they were potty trained and could maneuver the buttons on pants.


I love this picture of this young lad. His hands and feet are so big, yet he still has that boyish appeal. I bet his voice is just a hint away from squeaking when he talks. Till then he looks all handsome in his suit.


I purchased this picture in Montana. I love the fur and way his little leather shoes are all worn. I have several photos of this child up until manhood. He has a presence.



Here is the little one in fur a few years older. Still wearing a little dress. It won't be long before he graduates to pants. I love this picture. The lovely wicker chair, the lace dress, the little worn boots, and his cute little page boy hair cut. Just a very loved child.

14 comments:

NancyB said...

Wow! What lovely photos! I especially love the young boy photo! I think I have an idea for him..surely it won't look anything like him when I am done hee hee Thank you for your generosity! xoxo

Janet Ghio said...

I just love looking at all the old photos. My favorite is the last one of the little boy standing on the wicker chair. Love that chair! and the little boy is adorable. Thanks for sharing!

Terri Kahrs said...

Thank you for sharing these treasures with us, Elizabeth. For some inexplicable reason, I too, don't use too many images of little boys in my work. These are wonderful, and I love the way you have a 'story' behind each of the faces. Looking at each of these adorable faces, it's hard NOT to think of their lives. Hugs, Terri xoxo

Gaby Bee said...

Your freebies are amazing as always. I especially love the first one! Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos with us!
Hugs, Gaby

Linda said...

These are wonderful...thank you for sharing them. A series like these always makes me want to know more about their lives.

Bea said...

Great photos and thank you so much for sharing them with us. That is very sweet of you. Love those little dresses. Sure would love to get my hands on them, now. :)Bea

Sanny said...

Owww, these photos are all adorable!! Thank you so much for sharing!! :)

Denise said...

Oh Elizabeth these are delightful! I love vintage photos. Thanks for sharing.
Take care
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Wildflowerhouse said...

I love how you know a little history about them. Having pictures as they grow up is amazing. Oh just want you to know package inthe mail yesterday. Sorry to be a day late in mailing but was fogged in. Hope you like it. :-)

VS said...

Thanks for the free images...I love old photographs & could look at them for long periods of time. Sometimes I even take out my magnifing glass so I can catch ever little nuianse. {most of the time actually}
Thanks so much for sharing friend!
Smiles,
Susie

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Thank you for sharing those wonderful images! The boys look just too cute in their dresses!
Hugs,
Julia

Shopgirl said...

Oh my goodness these are adorable. Thank you for sharing. I know there is a place for them in my projects.
I love the little girl with glasses, she makes me what to hug her.
Love this, Mary

Carol said...

These are lovely photos of the little boys in their baby dresses. So different these days when my 6 month old grandson has cute little jeans on, and his sister, not yet two, wears jeans and shorts as well as very modern little girl dresses. That little boy standing on the chair with his toes turned in is adorable.

.Trudi Sissons said...

Thank you so much Elizabeth! These will be fun. I also wanted to comment on your gypsy "Waiting" creation - beautiful.